Texas § PW.11.0151 - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PW.11.0151 — PUBLIC HEARINGS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PW.11.0151. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS. (a) In this section, "major decision" means a decision in which a vote is taken on: (1) a rule; (2) a proclamation; (3) a contract; (4) a budget; (5) a grant; (6) a development plan for a geographical area managed by the department; (7) a memorandum of understanding with another governmental entity; or (8) any other issue as determined by the commission. (b) The commission shall develop and implement policies that will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission. (c) The commission, or any committee of the commission with at least five commission members serving on the committee, shall provide an opportunity for public testimony in an open meeting before making a major decision. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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Section PW.11.0151 ("PUBLIC HEARINGS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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